Thai Soup With Shrimp and Lemon Grass Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 stalks lemongrass
2 limes
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
8 oz thinly sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb large shrimp, shelled & deveined (30 count )
1 cup snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally (about 4 oz.)
2 scallions , including 2 inches of green stems,thinly sliced
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp kosher salt (or more if needed)

Directions:

Remove tough outer layers from lemon grass stalks and discard.
Cut off and discard about 1 inch of the woody base from each stalk.
Then, starting at the bases and cutting up to where the leaves begin to branch, slice stalks thinly to yield 1/3 cup.
Cut one lime into 6 slices and juice remaining lime to yield 2 tblsp.
Juice.
Place chicken broth in lg saucepan and add lemon grass and lime slices.
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Strain broth and discard lemon grass and lime slices.
Return strained broth to pan and place over medium heat.
Add red bell pepper, mushrooms and hot red pepper flakes.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Then add shrimp, snow peas and scallions.
Cook until shrimp is curled and pink, 2-3 min.
(Do not overcook or shrimp will be tough) Remove from heat and add 2 tblsp.
Lime juice.
Season with salt, adding more if needed.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro.
Makes 6 1-cup servings as a first course or 1 1/2 cup servings as a light meal.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	406.05 Kcal (1700 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.54g	33%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	2387.04mg	99%
Potassium	566.5mg	12%
Total Carbs	40.58g	14%
Sugars	3.36g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	16%
Protein	14.23g	28%
Vitamin C	42.4mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	14.7mg	82%
Calcium	71.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.35 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.16g	33%
Cholesterol	12.69mg	22%
Sodium	460.61mg	99%
Potassium	109.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	7.83g	14%
Sugars	0.65g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	16%
Protein	2.75g	28%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	2.8mg	82%
Calcium	13.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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